Shortwave Stations targeting North America

Whether it be a hobby or an emergency, shortwave radio listening will provide information and news (and propaganda) from around the world from both government and private sources.

There are also emergency scenarios where a shortwave radio would be a valuable asset to be used to gain information, perhaps before others, enabling an earlier jump on decision making.

For example, your entire region loses electrical power resulting in a loss of information from local TV and radio stations. Most people rely on cable or satellite for TV, which will be completely down. Some radio stations and transmitter towers will have generators, but that could be sketchy and limited to their fuel supply. Listening on shortwave will enable information gathering from around the world and will likely clue you in to what has happened, or is happening.